Azamgarh: Wife Arrested for Acid Attack on Husband
A woman in Azamgarh has been arrested after allegedly throwing acid on her husband's private parts during a domestic dispute.
In a shocking incident reported from the Azamgarh district of Uttar Pradesh, a woman has been taken into custody following allegations that she attacked her husband with acid. The violent confrontation reportedly occurred during a heated domestic dispute, leaving the victim severely injured.
The Incident and Police Action
The matter came to light after Mukesh Pandey, a resident of Kohraura in the Gambhirpur police station area, filed a formal complaint against his wife. According to the complaint submitted on September 26, 2026, a quarrel broke out at their residence, during which the accused allegedly threw acid on his private parts.
Acting swiftly on the victim's तहरीर (complaint), the Gambhirpur police registered a case under Section 124(1) of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita (BNS). Following the registration of the FIR, a manhunt was initiated to apprehend the accused.
Arrest and Recovery of Evidence
Under the direct supervision of Azamgarh Senior Superintendent of Police (SSP) Dr. Anil Kumar, a specialized police team was deployed to track down the suspect. The operation proved successful on Sunday, when the police intercepted and arrested the woman from her residence at approximately 1:20 PM.
Key details of the arrest include:
- Evidence Recovered: Upon the direction of the accused, the police successfully recovered the specific acid bottle used in the commission of the crime.
- Legal Proceedings: The arrested woman is being subjected to necessary legal formalities and is being presented before the court.
The Police Team Involved
The successful apprehension of the accused was carried out by a dedicated team from the Gambhirpur police station, which included:
- Station House Officer (SHO) Amit Kumar Tripathi
- Constable Durgesh Rai
- Reserve Constable Saurabh Kumar
- Reserve Female Constable Ragini Gaur